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The Call of the Wild - Dog of the Yukon (1997)
starring: Rutger Hauer, Bronwen Booth, Charles Edwin Powell, Burke Lawrence, Luc Morrissette
directed by: Peter Svatek

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Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786304773529
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
ISBN: 6304773528
Label: Hallmark
Manufacturer: Hallmark
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Hallmark
Release Date: July 14, 1998
Running Time: 105 minutes
Sales Rank: 11146
Studio: Hallmark
Theatrical Release Date: June 22, 1997

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Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- The Best Call of the Wild Movie
In contrast to many Hollywood movies which rely on special effects, this version of The Call of the Wild, is a low budget movie made by a Canadian television group, but it is the best adaptation, and there is tremendous depth. In this movie, the environment in the North, the psychology, and the literary style of Jack London, are brought to life in a very authentic manner. More than 50 % of the original book is narrated verbatim by Richard Dreyfuss, but this neither slows down the movie nor subtracts ... Read More

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- Most excellent adaptation
Gold was found in Alaska, the rush to obtain it required a strong constitution and many dogs to do the work that horses usually did in the states. The environment bred harsh attitudes. Also in the testing of ones mettle one finds their true potential.
Buck (larger than most dogs) goes through many lives, trials, and tribulations finally realizing his potential. On the way he learns many concepts from surprise, to deceit, and cunning; he also learns loyalty, devotion, and love. As he is growing ... Read More

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- Wonderful Movie and great dog
The reason that I purchased this movie was the fact that the dog in the movie was a Leonberger. I personally own this breed and was interested to see how they made it in the movie. It was wonderful to see the basic characteristics of the breed were NOT lost by the actions in the film. They are truly magnificent animals and this movie is a testament to them and the wonderful story that they portrayed.

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- Beautifully Rendered Film Version of London's Classic Tale!
I must admit I am a Rutger Hauer fan, and have been ever since "Ladyhawke" was released in 1985. And as an English teacher, I am always looking for new videos to augment my literature units. This superb version of Jack London's tale of unconditional love, survival of the fittest and London's belief that all living creatures including man are capable of reverting to their wild beginnings has been the perfect visual companion to my teaching the novel "Call of the Wild" for the past two years - and ... Read More

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- Beautifully Rendered Film of London's Classic Tale!
I must admit that I am a Rutger Hauer fan, and have been ever since "Ladyhawke" was made in 1985. Additionally as an English teacher, I am always looking for new videos to augment my literature units. This excellent version of Jack London's tale of unconditional love, survival of the fittest, and London's belief that all living creatures including man are capable of returning to their wild beginnings has been the perfect visual companion to my teaching the novel "Call of the Wild" for the past ... Read More

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